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Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration... comes from today's birthday boy ;) - John Adams, a Founding Father ..."I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy."

Today's Flag StatusAcross America, the US Flag flies at HALF-STAFF.

Presidential Proclamation to lower the United States flag to half-staff, until sunset on Oct 31st, to honor the victims of the shooting at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018.​

On this date, October 30th of 1735, John Adams (1735-1826) the 2nd U.S. President was born in Braintree, Massachusetts. He was George Washington's Vice President and was elected to serve one term as our 2nd President. He was also the father of John Quincy Adams, the 6th President. Strangely, John Adams died on July 4, 1826, the same day as, his good friend turned enemy, Thomas Jefferson, on the 50th anniversary of approving the Declaration of Independence.

On this date (OTD), October 30 of 1984, less than two years after its release, the RIAA invented a new designation, "Double Diamond," for the unbelievable 20+ million copies of Michael Jackson's Thriller album sold in the US. The incredible sales of Thriller broke all previous records and kept climbing to well over 30 million copies sold.

​Thanks for reviewing today's 'Reminders for Our Flag'- a service from the Flag Steward program

​​Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ... ... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will helpkeep America beautiful !!!

​In God We Trust(Official motto of the United States of America)​###################​